Hailing from the bustling city of Denver, Colorado, Jake Sheykhet is a talented artist who has been deeply influenced by the cultural heritage of his Soviet Jewish immigrant parents. From a young age, he displayed a natural affinity for the arts, particularly drawing, and was encouraged by his parents to pursue his passion. Under the tutelage of Soviet art instructors, Jake received formal training that would shape his artistic style and inform his creative process for years to come. Despite this instruction, Jake considers himself primarily self-taught, as his early experiences and personal exploration have been integral to his development as an artist.